Data Center Expense Analyst

Equinix; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equinix in Ashburn, VA, is seeking a Finance Analyst focused on Data Center Operations budgeting and forecasting. You will partner with Operations and Finance to ensure spending is planned, monitored, and reported, using advanced Excel analyses to identify trends and opportunities.

The role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights that drive cost savings and operational efficiency across multiple data centers in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, expense management, or operational finance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, financial models, and large dataset analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting month-end close, accrual processes, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and methodical approach to financial management and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Own the analysis and monitoring of Data Center operating expenses, commitments, and spend trends.
• Perform detailed variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Investigate financial discrepancies and spending anomalies, providing recommendations and resolution plans.
• Use advanced Excel modeling and data analysis techniques to deliver accurate financial insights and support decision making.
• Analyze historical spending patterns and operational drivers to improve forecasting accuracy and financial predictability.
• Coordinate and consolidate budget and forecast submissions from Data Center Operations teams.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles through detailed financial analysis.
• Develop financial projections and assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor budget performance and provide guidance to business partners regarding spending commitments and financial targets.
• Produce recurring financial reports, expense summaries, commitment tracking, and KPI dashboards.
• Support month-end close activities, including accrual calculations, variance commentary, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with financial policies and internal controls.
• Support executive-ready summaries highlighting key expense drivers, financial risks, and performance trends.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders supporting Data Center Operations.
• Review financial impacts of purchase commitments and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Partner with vendors, Accounts Payable, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, receipting, and PO-related financial issues.
• Monitor procurement-related metrics and recommend process improvements that enhance financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, forecasting methodologies, and operational efficiencies.
• Leverage data analysis to solve moderately complex financial challenges and support business decision-making.
• Recommend and implement improvements that enhance visibility into expenses, commitments, and budget performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Variance analysis

Financial analysis

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

Pivot Tables

Financial Modeling

Job description

paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything - maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

If the intent is to attract candidates with strong financial acumen, budgeting expertise, Excel proficiency, and analytical problem-solving skills, I'd shift the emphasis away from procurement administration and toward financial ownership, variance analysis, forecasting, and expense management.

Revised Job Summary

Supports the financial management of Data Center Operations expenses through detailed budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and expense tracking. This role serves as a key partner between Operations and Finance, ensuring operational spending is accurately planned, monitored, and reported. The ideal candidate excels in complex Excel-based analysis, financial problem solving, and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities within large data sets. Success in this role requires a highly analytical, methodical approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities

Expense Management & Financial Analysis

• Own the analysis and monitoring of Data Center operating expenses, commitments, and spend trends.
• Perform detailed variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Investigate financial discrepancies and spending anomalies, providing recommendations and resolution plans.
• Use advanced Excel modeling and data analysis techniques to deliver accurate financial insights and support decision making.
• Analyze historical spending patterns and operational drivers to improve forecasting accuracy and financial predictability.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Coordinate and consolidate budget and forecast submissions from Data Center Operations teams.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles through detailed financial analysis.
• Develop financial projections and assist in identifying cost‑saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor budget performance and provide guidance to business partners regarding spending commitments and financial targets.

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Produce recurring financial reports, expense summaries, commitment tracking, and KPI dashboards.
• Support month‑end close activities, including accrual calculations, variance commentary, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with financial policies and internal controls.
• Support executive‑ready summaries highlighting key expense drivers, financial risks, and performance trends.

Procure‑to‑Pay Financial Oversight

• Create and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders supporting Data Center Operations.
• Review financial impacts of purchase commitments and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Partner with vendors, Accounts Payable, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, receipting, and PO‑related financial issues.
• Monitor procurement‑related metrics and recommend process improvements that enhance financial accuracy and efficiency.

Process Improvement & Financial Problem Solving

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, forecasting methodologies, and operational efficiencies.
• Leverage data analysis to solve moderately complex financial challenges and support business decision‑making.
• Recommend and implement improvements that enhance visibility into expenses, commitments, and budget performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, expense management, or operational finance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, financial models, and large dataset analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify trends and translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting month‑end close, accrual processes, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and methodical approach to financial management and data integrity.

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - DA6 Dallas : 70,000 - 105,000 USD / Annual

United States - DC10 Washington DC : 77,000 - 115,600 USD / Annual

United States - SV3 Silicon Valley : 84,000 - 126,000 USD / Annual

United States - NY4 New York City : 77,000 - 115,600 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full‑time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

US Benefits

• Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Employee Assistance Program

An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.